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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 338.04 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 338.04 and 153.30 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 338.04 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/338.04 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 338.04 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 51,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821.53/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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